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Federal High Court Bars NBC from Imposing Fines on Broadcast Stations

ABUJA - In a groundbreaking ruling on Wednesday, the Federal High Court in Abuja issued a perpetual injunction, prohibiting the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) from imposing fines on broadcast stations…

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The Media Blog: Arise TV Presenter Rufai Oseni Criticizes NBC for Inaction Over NTA’s Broadcast of Binani’s ‘Illegal’ Acceptance Speech

Arise TV presenter, Rufai Oseni, has taken to his Twitter handle to demand that the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) take action against the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) for airing the…

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Allow judges do their job – Soyinka tells Obidients; UNICAL vows sanctions, prohibits short skirts and sleeveless shirts | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Allow judges do their job - Soyinka tells Obidients UNICAL vows sanctions, prohibits short skirts and sleeveless shirts Zamfara and Katsina communities suffer abduction of 60 people by bandits Former…

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Guber Polls: APC claims absence of voter intimidation or violence in Lagos; Tinubu files petition with NBC, calls for Channels TV to face sanctions | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Guber Polls: APC claims absence of voter intimidation or violence in Lagos Tinubu files petition with NBC, calls for Channels TV to face sanctions Fire engulfs yet another auto parts…

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Buhari expresses eagerness to leave office and focus on farming; Tinubu urges end to politicking, calls for healing process | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Buhari expresses eagerness to leave office and focus on farming Tinubu urges end to politicking, calls for healing process LP to sue APC, Governor Sanwo-Olu over alleged malpractice in recent…

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Chris Oyakhilome messed with the wrong government and got sanctioned for it

Chris Oyakhilome, Founder of Believer's Loveworld, is back in the news. A few weeks ago, he was trending across Nigeria for incendiary comments where he insinuated that the global decision…

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The YNaija Cover – the 23rd of November

Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija:

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Just In: UN security council begins emergency meeting on N’Korea’s nuclear test

The United Nations Security Council has started its emergency meeting to determine sanctions for North Korea over its latest nuclear. North Korea had launched sixth and most powerful nuclear test on…

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White House slams new financial sanctions on Venezuela

The White House has slammed fresh financial sanctions on Venezuela. This is aimed at pressuring the government of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. The sanctions ordered by President Donald Trump target…

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Iran threatens to quit nuclear deal if US impose new sanctions

by Adedotun Michael Hassan Rouhani, the Iranian newly elected President has threatened to quit the 2015 nuclear deal in hours if the United States does not desist to impose new…

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United States will respond to Russia’s move to expel diplomats by Sept 1

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has said Monday that the United States will respond to Russia's government's move to cut American diplomatic staff in Russia by over 700, according to…

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Trump blames Congress for tense relationship with Russia and no “health-care”

President Trump in one tweet blamed the U.S Congress for the frosty U.S-Russia relationship and the now defunct repeal and replace healthcare bill. Trump tweeted Thursday morning, "Our relationship with…

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Tillerson says he told Putin U.S-Russia relationship could get worse and it did

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson told reporters Tuesday that he warned Russian President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov that the relationship between the U.S. and Moscow was bad…

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U.S. Senate boxes Trump in a corner with new Russia sanctions

In an almost unanimous vote, the U.S. Senate placed new sanctions on Russia, placing President Trump in a tight corner to either veto the legislation and get on the wrong…

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Russia cancels meeting with the United States over sanctions

Russian has canceled a meeting scheduled between Russian Deputy Foreign Minister and U.S under Secretary of state aimed at resolving issues affecting the relationship between the two countries, CNN reports.…

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Trump had “very, very good discussions” with Ukraine President Petro Poroshenko

President Donald Trump met with the President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko at the White House, Tuesday. Trump expressed support for a peaceful resolution of the conflict in eastern Ukraine in…

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Ebola: FG may sanction Kenya Airways for conveying corpse from Congo

The Federal Government may sanction Kenya Airways for flying a corpse to Nigeria from the Democratic Republic of Congo where an outbreak of Ebola virus has been reported. This was…

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U.S sanctions on missile work show ‘ill will’ – Iran

by Itunuoluwa Adebo Iran said on Thursday that the new U.S sanctions targeting it's ballistic missile program show "ill will" and are likely to undermine the 2015 nuclear deal between…

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“You have been a flagrant menace for far too long” | Trump calls for tougher sanctions on North Korea

President Donald Trump has called for tougher sanctions against North Korea after it test-fired a ballistic missile Sunday. “Let this latest provocation serve as a call for all nations to…

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China threatens North Korea with sanctions

by Itunuoluwa Adebo U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson in an interview with Fox News on thursday said China has threatened Pyongyang with sanctions if the government continues to disregard…

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US slaps Iran with fresh sanctions after missile tests

The United States has hit Iran with fresh sanctions on Friday for recent ballistic missile tests and its support for Yemen’s Houthi rebels. Trump had earlier sanctioned companies and individuals…

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Historic Iran nuclear deal reached, international sanctions lifted

After the United Nations had established that Iran had significantly reduced its atomic programme, economic sanctions were lifted on the Islamic republic. The historic nuclear accord between Iran and major powers was set in motion…

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Saraki, Dogara will be allowed to defend themselves before being punished – APC

The All Progressives Congress says that it will follow due process while it takes disciplinary action against the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, the Speaker, House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, and other…

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Perry Brimah: ‘Some guy’ went to school but what does ‘sanctions against Boko Haram’ mean?

by Perry Brimah The President of Nigeria and other African ‘leaders’ were summoned to ‘school’ in France last week. They needed to be instructed by the sons of the colonialists…

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Sonala Olumhense: Is there a conspiracy against Nigeria?

by Sonala Olumhense More than anyone else, these countries know exactly what is behind the atrocious governance in Nigeria, and why we find it difficult to develop.  Mr. Obama has…

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Enough is enough: Ministry, others tell telecoms companies to improve or face sanction

by Akintomiwa Agbaje The Ministry of Communication Technology and the Consumer Protection Council, CPC, just as regulatory authority, Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, have both given notice to all telecom providers (MTN,…

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#NelsonMandela: Beverly Osu, Derenle Edun, others pay last respect to Madiba in Soweto (See Photos)

by Oke Efagene Former Big Brother Africa (BBA) contestant and model, Beverly Osu and media personality, Derenle Edun, showed up in South Africa to pay their last respect to late…

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Emeka Anyaoku: A tribute to the Mandela I knew

by Emeka Anyaoku In Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, South Africa finally found the man who gave the lead to the people of South Africa in all their “human varieties” to resolve…

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#NelsonMandela: Footballers, Drogba and Eboue penalized for paying tribute to late icon

by Adeola Balogun Following the death of late South African anti-apartheid icon, Nelson Mandela, millions of supporters paid tribute in any way they could. This included former Chelsea striker, Didier…

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Ochereome Nnanna: Is a Nigerian Mandela possible?

by Ochereome Nnanna So, we return to our question: Is Nigerian Mandela possible? Looking at our history, your answer is likely to be: No. The British colonialists did not lay…

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